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Afghan Sweet Bread (Rot Afghani)

Afghan Sweet Bread

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Afghans have a deep love for bread. It is always on the table and served with almost every meal.

One of the most beloved Afghan breads is Rot Afghani-Afghan Sweet Bread, or Afghan sweet bread. It is enjoyed after meals, at breakfast, or whenever you are craving something sweet. What makes this bread special is the topping of black caraway seeds and poppy seeds, which add flavor and texture. To give it its traditional look, a fork is used to make small decorative holes across the surface.

Rot Afghani is always best served with a warm cup of cardamom tea. In Afghanistan, tea is more than just a drink—it is part of everyday life and an essential part of hospitality. Guests are always welcomed with tea and treated with warmth.

Rot Afghani

Cardamom adds not only a pleasant aroma and taste to the tea, but also health benefits. It is known for its antibacterial and therapeutic properties. To add cardamom in tea, remove the seeds from the pods and crush them gently or grind them using a spice or coffee grinder.

What you need to make Afghan Sweet Bread (Rot Afghani)

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tbsp, Yeast (For better results Yeast is mixed with 1/2 tsp sugar in warm water before adding it to the mixture

  • 1 cup, vegetable oil

  • 1 cup, sugar

  • 1/2 tsp, baking powder

  • 1 tbsp, minced Cardamom

  • 3 cups, Flour

  • Sprinkle of Black Caraway Seeds

  • Sprinkle of Poppy Seeds

How to Make Afghan Sweet Bread (Rot Afghani)

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Directions

  • In a bowl, combine milk, eggs, yeast, cooking oil, sugar, baking powder, and minced cardamom. For better results, first dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water, then add it to the mixture.
  • Mix all the ingredients well using a hand mixer or an electric mixer.
  • Once all your ingredients are mixed well, gradually add the flour until you get a soft dough.
  • Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap to keep it from drying out.
  • Place a cloth over the covered dough and let it rest for at least 3 hours.
  • On a baking pan, shape the dough into a large round form.
  • Give it a unique shape by poking holes in it with a fork.
  • Sprinkle black caraway seeds and poppy seeds on top.
  • Bake it for 30 minutes.
  • Polish it with a mixture of egg yolk and milk to give it a nice shine (optional).
  • Put it back in the oven and bake for another five minutes.
  • Cut it into small pieces and serve with some hot cardamom tea.

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